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YR06 VLM

2006 Fiat Idea

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,911 mi
Last recorded80,911 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Fiat Idea54,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 VLM
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 80,911 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner shoulders.

Corrosion behind rear bumper.

Exhaust back box is deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,354 miles

Corrosion behind rear bumper.

Exhaust back box is deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,436 miles

Corrosion behind rear bumper.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper is starting to split.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,673 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin is corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,489 miles

Both steering tie rods have slight play.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,397 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner shoulders.

Exhaust back box outer skin is corroded.

Slight wear in both steering tie rod joints.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,889 miles

Exhaust back outer skin corroded

Both steering tie rods have slight play.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,713 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Exhaust back box outer skin is corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight wear in both steering tie rods.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,129 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin is corroded.

Rear wiper blade is starting to split.

Slight movement in nearside steering tie rod.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 58,129 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust back box outer skin is corroded.

Rear wiper blade is starting to split.

Slight movement in nearside steering tie rod.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,362 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin is corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,584 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front tyres scrubbed

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,229 miles

Exhaut back box outer skin is corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,055 miles

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside front tyre scrubbed

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,242 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,519 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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YR06 VLM is a 2006 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR06 VLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR06 VLM registered?

YR06 VLM is a 2006 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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